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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:510 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

Score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

90%

4.3

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of cameras
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.0

Photo Features

18%

3.8

Video & Audio

14%

5.0

Display & Design

8%

6.0

Battery & Power

7%

2.6

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 79% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £60

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Technical Specifications of camera Fujifilm FinePix SL240

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.0

Photo Features

18%

3.8

Video & Audio

14%

5.0

Display & Design

8%

6.0

Battery & Power

7%

2.6

Connectivity & Storage

4.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

4.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.0
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.44 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.44 µm
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.44 µm, which are smaller than those in 66.3% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
64
Base ISO
64
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 64 which is lower than that of 95.8% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
20
N. of focus points
20
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 20 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 55.9% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, Motion JPEG
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Type
bridge
Weight
510 g
Weight
510 g
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 510 g which is heavier than 64.5% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
122 mm
Width
122 mm
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 122 mm which is wider than 54% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Height
93 mm
Height
93 mm
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 93 mm which is taller than 71% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Thickness
100 mm
Thickness
100 mm
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 100 mm which is thicker than 92.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,700 mAh
Battery capacity
1,700 mAh
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,700 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 77.7% of cameras and equal to those in 0.5% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • 580 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,700 mAh
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 4.83x cheaper
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 is cheaper than the average camera (£60 vs £290).
    £60 vs £290
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Motion Panorama
  • 3.38x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    24 x
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 24 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 24x optical zoom.
    24 x vs 7.1 x
  • 4.83x cheaper
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 is cheaper than the average camera (£60 vs £290).
    £60 vs £290
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Motion Panorama
  • 3.38x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    24 x
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 24 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 24x optical zoom.
    24 x vs 7.1 x
  • 580 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,700 mAh
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2160000 dots lower EVF resolution
    EVF resolution
    200,000 dots
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <201.6k dots – >5760k dots
    This camera has a lower EVF resolution than the average camera (200000 dots vs 2360000 dots). The average camera has an EVF resolution of 2360000 dots.
    200000 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • 4.5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.2 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1.9 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.44 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.44 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 93% less popular
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 3.6% worse value for money
    Fujifilm FinePix SL240 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.98 vs 6.2).
    5.98 vs 6.2
  • 2160000 dots lower EVF resolution
    EVF resolution
    200,000 dots
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <201.6k dots – >5760k dots
    This camera has a lower EVF resolution than the average camera (200000 dots vs 2360000 dots). The average camera has an EVF resolution of 2360000 dots.
    200000 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • 3 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    97 %
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >100 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (97 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    97 % vs 100 %
  • 54 mm thicker
    Thickness
    100 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (100 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    100 mm vs 46 mm
  • 115 g heavier
    Weight
    510 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (510 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    510 g vs 395 g
  • 19.1 mm taller body
    Height
    93 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (93 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    93 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1.9 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.44 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.44 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2012
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • 4.5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.2 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 1 stops less CIPA-rated stabilization
    Image stabilization rating (CIPA)
    3 stops
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2.5 stops – >7.5 stops
    This camera offers less CIPA-rated stabilization than the average camera (3 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera reaches 4 stops.
    3 stops vs 4 stops
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 22 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    8 s
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (8 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    8 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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01/01/2012
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What we like about Fujifilm FinePix SL240

  • High-quality 24x optical zoom range (24-576mm equivalent)
  • Built-in sensor-shift image stabilization
  • Lightweight and compact design suitable for travel and street photography
  • Superb image quality at low ISO settings (ISO 64-100)
  • Features a hot-shoe for external flash guns
  • Fast autofocus capable of tracking moving subjects
  • Close-up macro focus distance of 2cm

What we don't like about Fujifilm FinePix SL240

  • Noticeable noise in images at ISO 400 and above
  • Poor battery life, rated for only approximately 300 shots
  • Lack of RAW file support
  • No wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth)
  • Fixed LCD screen that is not selfie-friendly
  • Slow burst rate of only 1fps
  • Video resolution limited to 720p with no external microphone support
  • Not weather-sealed or tropicalized

Verdict

The Fujifilm FinePix SL240 is a bridge-style digital camera featuring a 14-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor and a versatile 24x optical zoom lens with a 24–576mm equivalent focal range. It is equipped with a 3.0-inch 460k-dot fixed LCD, an electronic viewfinder with 97% coverage, and a TTL hot shoe for external flash units. Key advantages include its dual zoom control (via a side lever and top dial), built-in sensor-shift image stabilization for sharper long-range shots, and full manual exposure controls (P/A/S/M modes). However, notable drawbacks include its limited 720p HD video resolution, lack of RAW file support, a slow 1.2 fps continuous shooting speed, and the absence of environmental sealing for weather protection.

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